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Virginia Advanced Practice Registered Nurse CEUs

Board-approved CE that satisfies your Virginia APRN renewal, including the required 8 pharmacology hours

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VA Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

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Meets state requirements

40.0 Credits / Contact Hours

$97$57/year
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  • All state-required courses
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  • Nationally & state accredited
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  • All state-required courses
  • 7-day live chat & phone support
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  • Choose your preferred courses
  • Standard course library

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Features included

  • Nationally & state accredited
  • Instant certificates
  • Instant reporting to CE Broker
  • Unlimited course attempts
  • All state-required courses
  • 7-day live chat & phone support
  • Mobile app & web access
  • Choose your preferred courses
  • Standard course library
  • Pharmacology course library
  • Unlimited live webinars

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I really loved this information. I was hospitalized last year for almost a month and I noticed multiple medical errors (not being hooked up to my IV multiple times, given wrong medication which caused my sodium to be very low, etc.) which lengthened my stay. I can now define those exact errors and better understand what happened to me. I hate that these medical errors are so common and I appreciate how well laid out your breakdown and categorization of them was.

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State requirements for Virginia Advanced Practice Registered Nurses

Next Renewal Date
Every 2 years on the last day of your birth month
Total Hours Required
8 Hours
Required Courses

APRNs with prescriptive authority must complete 8 additional hours in pharmacology or pharmacotherapeutics

Example course topics which match rule language include Antibiotic Stewardship , Psychpharmacology for Nurse Practitioners , and Prescribing Essentials .

Additional information

  • Virginia APRN Standard Renewal Requirements: Virginia APRNs must renew their license every two years by their last day of their birth month. Nurse Practitioners initially licensed on or after May 8, 2002, must hold a current professional certification in their area of specialty practice from an approved national certification agency. Virginia APRNs licensed prior to May 8, 2002 may satisfy continuing competency by either maintaining a national certification or completing 40 hours of Continuing Education . Virginia Board of Nursing 18VAC90-30-105 Regardless of initial licensure date, APRNs with prescriptive authority needs to complete a total of eight hours of continuing nursing education or CME in pharmacology or pharmacotherapeutics for each biennium in addition to the minimal requirements for compliance with subsection B of 18VAC90-30-105 . These hours must be completed by an accredited CEU provider by an acceptable certifying agency such as the American Nurses Credentialing Center ( ANCC )

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  • First-time renewal: Newly licensed APRNs are required to meet the same national certification or specialty CE requirements for their first renewal as for subsequent renewals. dhp.virginia.go v

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  • Audit & Reporting: The boards shall periodically conduct a random audit of their licensees to determine compliance. The nurse practitioners selected for the audit shall provide the evidence of compliance and supporting documentation within 30 days of receiving notification of the audit.

AchieveCE is a ACCME and ANCC accredited CEU & CME Provider. We offer State CE Packages designed to simplify your license renewal and certification packages to support your national certification renewals (e.g., ANCC, AANPCB, AACN) with products like the AchieveCE 25-hour Pharmacology Component Package with AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

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Required Courses for
Virginia Advanced Practice Registered Nurses

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Image of Antibiotic Stewardship: A Guide to Effective Management for Healthcare Professionals

Antibiotic Stewardship: A Guide to Effective Management for Healthcare Professionals

6.0 Credits / Contact HoursText-based
Required
Image of Deep Vein Thrombosis: Evidence-Based Triage, Pharmacotherapy, and PTS Prevention

Deep Vein Thrombosis: Evidence-Based Triage, Pharmacotherapy, and PTS Prevention

2.0 Credits / Contact HoursText-based
Required
Image of Glaucoma and Silent Vision Loss: Screening Prompts and Pharmacological Red Flags

Glaucoma and Silent Vision Loss: Screening Prompts and Pharmacological Red Flags

2.0 Credits / Contact HoursText-based
Required
Image of Navigating Hormonal Contraceptive Medication Protocols: A Guide for Clinicians

Navigating Hormonal Contraceptive Medication Protocols: A Guide for Clinicians

3.0 Credits / Contact HoursText-based
Required
Image of Nursing Pharmacology: Sedatives, Anesthetics, and Analgesics

Nursing Pharmacology: Sedatives, Anesthetics, and Analgesics

2.0 Credits / Contact HoursText-based
Required
Pharmacology CE for Nurse Practitioners: ANCC Bundle

Pharmacology CE for Nurse Practitioners: 25 ANCC Contact Hours

25.0 Credits / Contact HoursText-based
$349.00$250.00
Required
Image of Pharmacology of Antibiotics A Refresher Course for Nurses

Pharmacology of Antibiotics A Refresher Course for Nurses

2.0 Credits / Contact HoursText-based
Required
Image of Prescribing Opioids and Benzodiazepines Strategies for Harm Reduction and Monitoring

Prescribing Opioids and Benzodiazepines Strategies for Harm Reduction and Monitoring

1.0 Credit / Contact HourText-based
Required

General Courses for
Virginia Advanced Practice Registered Nurses

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Image of Longevity and Healthy Aging: Interprofessional Counseling and Referral

Longevity and Healthy Aging: Interprofessional Counseling and Referral

3.0 Credits / Contact HoursText-based
General
Image of Michigan Implicit Bias Training for Healthcare Professionals - 2 Credits

Michigan Implicit Bias Training for Healthcare Professionals - 2 Credits

2.0 Credits / Contact HoursVideo-based
General
Image of Acute Pulmonary Embolism: Risk Classification and Management

Acute Pulmonary Embolism: Risk Classification and Management

4.0 Credits / Contact HoursText-based
General
Image of GLP-1 Medications in Modern Care: Benefits, Risks, and Patient Counseling

GLP-1 Medications in Modern Care: Benefits, Risks, and Patient Counseling

4.0 Credits / Contact HoursText-based
General
Michigan Implicit Bias Training for Healthcare Professionals - 3 Credits

Michigan Implicit Bias Training for Healthcare Professionals - 3 Credits

3.0 Credits / Contact HoursVideo-based
General
Image of Cervical Cancer Screening: Primary HPV Testing, Self-Collection, and Clinical Follow-Up

Cervical Cancer Screening: Primary HPV Testing, Self-Collection, and Clinical Follow-Up

3.0 Credits / Contact HoursText-based
General
Image of Candida Auris: Drug-Resistant ‘Superbug’

Candida Auris: Drug-Resistant ‘Superbug’

3.0 Credits / Contact HoursText-based
General
Image of Postpartum Depression Screening, Assessment, and Treatment

Postpartum Depression Screening, Assessment, and Treatment

3.0 Credits / Contact HoursText-based
General
Image of Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome: Guidelines Across the Continuum of Care

Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome: Guidelines Across the Continuum of Care

3.0 Credits / Contact HoursText-based
General
Image of The Cyclosporiasis Outbreak: A Clinical Update on Recognition, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Reporting

The Cyclosporiasis Outbreak: A Clinical Update on Recognition, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Reporting

2.0 Credits / Contact HoursText-based
General
Image of Zoonotic Spillover: Avian Influenza

Zoonotic Spillover: Avian Influenza

3.0 Credits / Contact HoursText-based
General
Image of Measles Recognition, Prevention, and Outbreak Response

Measles Recognition, Prevention, and Outbreak Response

2.0 Credits / Contact HoursText-based
General

Live webinars for
Virginia Advanced Practice Registered Nurses

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Image of Immunology and Vaccines: Current Updates to Traditional and Emerging/Vector-Borne Disease Vaccines - Live Webinar on Nov 16, 2026 at 8PM ET
Live Webinar

Immunology and Vaccines: Current Updates to Traditional and Emerging/Vector-Borne Disease Vaccines - Live Webinar on Nov 16, 2026 at 8PM ET

2.0 Credits / Contact HoursLive webinar
Streamed through Zoom and YouTube
Image of Type 2 Diabetes – Smarter Strategies from the Latest Guidelines - Live Webinar on November 17, 2026 at 10AM ET
Live Webinar

Type 2 Diabetes – Smarter Strategies from the Latest Guidelines - Live Webinar on November 17, 2026 at 10AM ET

1.0 Credit / Contact HourLive webinar
Streamed through Zoom and YouTube
Image of Stronger Together: Drug Therapies to Treat and Prevent HIV - Live Webinar on November 18, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
Live Webinar

Stronger Together: Drug Therapies to Treat and Prevent HIV - Live Webinar on November 18, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET

1.5 Credits / Contact HoursLive webinar
Streamed through Zoom and YouTube
Image of Strength in Fragility: Therapies for Osteoporosis - Live Webinar on November 23, 2026 at 8PM ET
Live Webinar

Strength in Fragility: Therapies for Osteoporosis - Live Webinar on November 23, 2026 at 8PM ET

2.0 Credits / Contact HoursLive webinar
Streamed through Zoom and YouTube
Image of Seize the Moment: A Review of Seizure Medications - Live Webinar on November 24, 2026 at 10AM ET
Live Webinar

Seize the Moment: A Review of Seizure Medications - Live Webinar on November 24, 2026 at 10AM ET

1.0 Credit / Contact HourLive webinar
Streamed through Zoom and YouTube
Image of A Practical Guide to the Controlled Substances Act - Live Webinar on November 30, 2026 at 8PM ET
Live Webinar

A Practical Guide to the Controlled Substances Act - Live Webinar on November 30, 2026 at 8PM ET

1.0 Credit / Contact HourLive webinar
Streamed through Zoom and YouTube
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Frequently asked questions

How many CE hours does a Virginia Advanced Practice Registered Nurse need to renew?
A Virginia Advanced Practice Registered Nurse needs 8 CE hours every 2 years to renew.
Which courses are required to renew a Virginia Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license?
APRNs with prescriptive authority must complete 8 additional hours in pharmacology or pharmacotherapeutics. Example course topics which match rule language include Antibiotic Stewardship , Psychpharmacology for Nurse Practitioners , and Prescribing Essentials . The courses marked Required on this page are Antibiotic Stewardship: A Guide to Effective Management for Healthcare Professionals, Deep Vein Thrombosis: Evidence-Based Triage, Pharmacotherapy, and PTS Prevention, Glaucoma and Silent Vision Loss: Screening Prompts and Pharmacological Red Flags, Navigating Hormonal Contraceptive Medication Protocols: A Guide for Clinicians, Nursing Pharmacology: Sedatives, Anesthetics, and Analgesics, Pharmacology CE for Nurse Practitioners: 25 ANCC Contact Hours, Pharmacology of Antibiotics A Refresher Course for Nurses and Prescribing Opioids and Benzodiazepines Strategies for Harm Reduction and Monitoring.
Are you an ANCC accredited provider?
Yes, we are accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation (ANCC) via the Georgia Nurses Association.
How will I get credit toward my license renewal?
After each course is completed, we automatically issue a certificate of completion; if you have multiple licenses, you will receive a separate certificate for each license. We also report all course completions to CE Broker on your behalf.
Are your courses accredited?
Yes! All courses we offer are accredited to count toward license renewal. You can find a full list of our accreditations here.
Are AchieveCE courses convenient?
Absolutely! All of our courses included unlimited attempts with no time limits. They can also be taken on your desktop or mobile device, and in case you prefer to print out a copy, you can do so easily as well. We handle the navigation of your board's renewal requirements for you, and ensure that you receive credit for your work. If you have any questions, we offer easy-access human support 7-days-a-week for any questions you may have.
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Yes! We offer a few courses at zero cost to you.
What if I'm not happy after purchase?
We are happy to provide a full refund as long as you make the refund request is within 30 days of the initial purchase and the course(s) have not been fully completed such that you have received a certificate or they have been reported to a tracking board. For refund requests, reach out to us at support@achievece.com
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